David Mason
About David Mason
David Mason serves as the Director of IT at Anaconda, Inc. since 2017, where he has implemented significant technology initiatives and contributed to strategic planning.
Current Role at Anaconda
David Mason serves as the Director of IT at Anaconda, Inc. since 2017. In this role, he has implemented end user hardware lifecycle processes and managed the Global Content Delivery Network (CDN), which supports over 1.5 million monthly software downloads. He has also led the migration of security and technical infrastructure to cloud-native solutions. Mason participates in the security leadership council, focusing on policy creation, vulnerability assessments, and security awareness training.
Previous Experience in IT Management
Before joining Anaconda, Mason held various positions in IT management. He worked at The Boon Group, Inc. as Manager of IT from 2013 to 2015 and as Director of IT Systems and Security from 2015 to 2017. He also served as IT Director at Brazos Loan Servicing, Inc. from 2012 to 2013. Earlier in his career, he was the IT Operations VP at BHESC from 2006 to 2008 and held roles as Systems Administration Manager and Technical Team Leader at BHESC in the early 2000s.
Educational Background
David Mason studied at The University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from 1999 to 2004. He also participated in the Texas CIO Institute in 2014, furthering his knowledge in IT leadership and management.
Achievements at Anaconda
At Anaconda, Mason has played a significant role in corporate initiatives, including the rebranding from Continuum Analytics. He achieved seven-figure year-over-year savings by consolidating technology spending while enhancing capabilities. Additionally, he contributed to strategic planning and thought leadership as part of Anaconda's extended leadership team.